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This is an area where it is important to tread softly and prepare ahead of time. You can make it much easier on yourself and your children by coming up with a well thought out plan of what to say. You also need to decide if one spouse will sit down with the kids or if you can sit down together and speak to them.

You’ve been awarded child support, spousal support or alimony. After your divorce is final, it is up to your ex to make timely payments. But things don’t always go as planned. Your ex may begin to miss payments because they are angry about the divorce, experiencing financial hardship, or being pressured by a new partner not to make the payments.

It can be tempting to vent about your ex on social media, but is it a wise decision? Before you open up Facebook, be sure to consider the possible ramifications for what you may be about to say. “Divorce lawyers and paid investigators are very efficient at utilizing every tool at their disposal to provide damaging information in order to help their client.

Exercise self-care.Whether you’ve been neglecting your health or appearance, it’s time to set aside part of your day for you. For those of you who swear you don’t have even five minutes to spare, I assure you five minutes is all it takes to make a difference in your life. With five minutes you can meditate, do a few sit-ups in your living room,

Imagine how your life will change for better and for worse. Work out in your mind what some of the logistics might be when you and your spouse begin to live apart. Things like where might you live, who will take the kids to school and help with homework. If you’re mentally prepared for these changes, the transition can be much more manageable.

The Law Office of Marta J. Papa, P.C. is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and our St. Louis divorce attorneys and divorce mediators serve St. Louis as well as the surrounding area, including St. Charles, St. Peters, O'Fallon, Chesterfield, Wildwood, Ballwin, Kirkwood, University City, Richmond Heights, Rock Hill, Clayton, Creve Coeur, Crestwood, Maplewood, Ladue, Brentwood, Des Peres, Webster Groves, Frontenac, St. Louis County, Jefferson County, St. Charles County, and Southern Illinois.